Lakeside Alive

Lakeside Alive is Melton City Council’s much-loved annual community festival, bringing thousands of people together for a vibrant day of music, food, culture and family entertainment by the water at Lake Caroline.

Each year the event celebrates the diversity, creativity and community spirit of our region with live performances, interactive activities, local markets and delicious food from around the world. It’s a day where families, friends and visitors can relax by the lake, discover local talent and experience something new.

Lakeside Alive is held annually in Caroline Springs and continues to grow as one of the region’s most popular community events.

Lakeside Alive special offers 2026

Several local retailers will be offering special, one-day only offers at Lakeside Alive in 2026! Browse what's on offer below before visiting them on the day.

Retailer	Special offer	Terms and conditions
GIA Cafe & Restaurant	10% OFF your bill voucher and 1 FREE selected item: Spring rolls (2 pcs) Chicken wing (3pcs) Fries	To redeem, follow GIA Café & Restaurant on Facebook or Instagram and complete a redemption form in store. Rewards are limited and available while stock lasts. Vouchers must be collected in person on the event day.
Quest Caroline Springs	Celebrate Lakeside Alive at Quest Caroline Springs, Stay 2 Nights or More & Save 20%! Make your celebrations even more special by booking one of our spacious Studio, 1 Bedroom or 2 Bedroom Apartments.	Terms & Conditions You can cancel your booking until 48 hours prior to arrival without any charge, any cancellations after 2pm 2 days prior to arrival will incur a charge equal to the first night of accommodation.
Springers Charcoal Chicken	Kids 12 and under, free small chips. 1 per person per day of event. 1/4 Chicken and Chips and 375ml soft drink or water $10. Lamb/Chicken Souvlaki, small chips and 375ml soft drink or water $18	Conditions apply, See store for details
Anytime Fitness Caroline Springs	LIMITED TIME OFFER! Get your first 6 weeks for just $6 at Anytime Fitness Caroline Springs. Build your routine and feel the results!Lakeside Alive week exclusive offer available from 16 - 22 March.JOIN NOW, your future self will thank you!	Terms and conditions apply. Contact us for more information.
Slices Caroline Springs	50% off kids' meals for dine in only.Plus, check out online lunch/dinner take away deals via the website.	Dine-in only.
Mrs Parks Kitchen	FREE soft drink with any below combo specials. Includes, Coke, Coke no sugar, and Lemonade. Lakeside Alive combo specials. Chicken adobo with rice — $20.50: Cooked in traditional soy and vinegar with bay leaf, peppercorn, and garlic Sisig kapampangan with rice — $20.50: Roasted pork with chicken liver, onion, and chili served with rice. Beef and mushroom with rice — $21.50: Oyster beef blade casserole, cooked in creamy gravy mushroom sauce served with rice Pork spring rolls with rice — $18.50: 6pcs Pork spring rolls with sweet & sour dip, served with rice. Fresh lumpia (Veggie Option) — $13.50: Mixed stir-fry veggies with tofu wrapped in homemade crepe with soy and peanut sauce.